April 2019 - Greater San Diego Whippet Association
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April 2019
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Table of Contents On the cover is Riley,
MACH2 Elidas GQ MXG, MJG, CD, BN, RE
owned by Christine DeClerk.
Photo by Jessica Heacock.
Riley’s story is on page 10.
Board of Directors... 3
Brags………..10
Cardiac Health Project 11-12 Check out the club's
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/sandiegowhippets?ref=br_tf#!/sandiegowhippets
Links/Member websites... 13
Meeting Notes…………5-6
President’s Letter……4
Veterinarian list..... 14-16
Emergency Vet List… 14
Race Practice………….7-8
Structure, Movement & Pedigree
Seminar……..11
Whippet links …17
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2019 GSDWA Board of Directors
President Jo Rufing president@sandiegowhippets.com
Vice
Deana Jaffe vicepres@sandiegowhippets.com
President
Treasurer Norm Rufing treasurer@sandiegowhippets.com
Secretary Sherie O’Neill secretary@sandiegowhippets.com
Program
Debbey Bartos programs@sandiegowhippets.com
Chair
Rescue/
Breeder Jo Rufing rescue@sandiegowhippets.com
Referral
Newsletter
Christine DeClerk CDStablesinc@aol.com
Editor
Member-at-
Henry Heil member2@sandiegowhippets.com
Large
Member-at-
Debbey Bartos member3@sandiegowhippets.com
Large
Member-at-
Mickey Polimeni member5@sandiegowhippets.com
Large
Member-at-
Laura Taylor member1@sandiegowhippets.com
Large
Member-at-
Rich Bergman member4@sandiegowhippets.com
Large
Race
Practice Jo and Norm Rufing racepractice@sandiegowhippets.com
Coordinators
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President’s Letter
Our first race practice of the year was on March 24. We had a wonderful field of
24 dogs. We met some new people and were very happy to again greet old
friends. The fly ball folks came out with their dogs and it was good to see them
again too as well as the Windhounds. All the dogs had a good time running the
lure.
A special thanks go out to the members who brought their rakes and cleaned
the field of debris, to Andrea and John for discovering and covering the tree
roots that popped up after the rain storms and Andrea also for helping wherever
needed and to Kathy Jacobs for helping with the sign-up sheet and keeping the
practice moving while I was walking dogs and teaching the new folks how the
practice works.
Our monthly race practices have been a long-standing tradition for more than
25 years. We are researching getting new starting boxes so the dogs can train
on coming out of the boxes and be ready when their owners take them to the
"real" races.
Hopefully, in the next few months, we'll have those to play with too. Our next
practice will be held on April 28 and we're excited to see the dogs and their
owners again and again and again in the coming months.
Jo Rufing, President/Rescue Coordinator
Greater San Diego Co. Whippet Association
www.sandiegowhippets.com
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Board/General Membership Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Format: Conference Call
Date: March 13, 2019
The Board/General Membership Meeting of the GSDCWA was called to order by President Jo Rufing at 7:06pm.
Roll Call of Board of Directors:
Board Members Present: Henry Heil, Deana Jaffe, Sherie O’Neill, Laura Taylor, Jo Rufing, Norm Rufing, Debbey
Bartos
Board Members Absent: Mickey Polimeni, Rich Bergman
Members in Attendance: None
Guests: None
Secretary’s Report: The Secretary’s Report from February 2019 was approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: Norm Rufing presented the treasurer’s report. The Club has $9271.91 with $70.00 cash on
hand and $34.00 in PayPal. The February 2019 Treasurer’s Report was approved unanimously.
COMMITTEES:
Membership: None
Rescue: WRAP is taking applications for the puppies currently residing with Kristy Kenyon.
Website/Newsletter/Facebook: Jo Rufing, on behalf of Hunter Smith, reported that Hunter has been tracking
website usage. There have been several hits per day, but it is unclear if the hits are legitimate or phishing. Hunter
plans to check it out further.
Correspondence: The SoCal Canine Foundation sent a thank-you letter regarding our recent donation of $100.00 to
their organization.
Hospitality: None
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Programs: Debbey Bartos discussed various speakers/programs. We have a Spring Program (May 8th) hosting Dr.
Lisa Haberstroh, Animal Healing Center; a holistic and nutritional veterinarian. The doctor plans to discuss dog
food nutrition, among other topics. This event will be held at the Southwestern Yacht Club and will include a dog
walk. Debbey also scheduled another veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Souther from Mohnacky Hospital, who plans to
speak on various health topics, including reproductive issues. Debbey plans to invite SCWA members to this
event. We could meet at the vet hospital located in Carlsbad or at the Southwestern Yacht Club. The consensus
by the Club was to hold the event in Carlsbad. The Fall program may repeat the very successful Halloween event
at Race Practice. The Winter Program will be the annual Christmas Party. The Club discussed incorporating
some Auction events.
Specialty: None
Race Events: Norm Rufing reported that the next Race Practice is March 24th. Norm has reached out for pricing
on a race starting box. Debbey Bartos reported that there is a double NOTRA event next weekend in Fairfield.
Miscellaneous: None
Old Business: Henry Heil discussed the donation of canine resuscitation equipment to local fire departments.
He met with the Alpine Fire Department. That department did not need additional canine equipment. Jo Rufing
suggested contacting SoCal Canine to possibly continue donating. The Club discussed providing our Specialty
information to the Annual Report. This would require purchasing an advertisement. Jo Rufing will reach out to
Pam Magette for further information. Debbey Bartos suggested contacting Sighthound Review to consider
placing an advertisement. Jo Rufing reminded the members of the SD Humane Society Walk For the Animals
event on May 4th. This walk is not part of the official GSDCWA Event Schedule.
New Business: There will not be a GSDCWA General Membership/Board Meeting in April.
The GSDCWA March 2019 Board/General Membership meeting was adjourned at 7:58pm by President Jo Rufing.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Sherie O'Neill/GSDCWA Secretary & Lola’s Pet.
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GSDCWA RACE PRACTICE
All Sighthounds Welcome!
INFORMATION:
Time
• Most practices are on the 4th Sunday of the month from 8:00am to 10:30am (See schedule Below)
• Practice goes for the length of time it takes to give the dogs 3 runs each (our park contract only allows
us to stay until 11am)
• Please be on time or we won't be able to give your dog all its runs!
2019 Practice Dates!
• April 28
• May 19
• June 30 (5th Sunday)
• July 28
• August 25
• September 22
• October 27
• November 24
(No practices in December).
Cost
• $5/3 runs per dog for GSDWA members
• $7/3runs per dog for non-GSDWA members
Enjoying race practice are Lia (left) and littermates Danica and Alfie. ~ Maia Cook
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What to Bring
• a crate for each dog,
• snug fitting collar on each dog that they can't back out of,
• 2 leashes (1 for releasing and 1 for the catcher),
• water and bowl for dog(s),
• chair for yourself
Contact
• racepractice@sandiegowhippets.com
Location
Kearny Mesa Park
3170 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Directions from the North
• 805 South
• Exit Balboa Ave
• East on Balboa Ave
• Right on Convoy St
• Convoy St turns into Linda Vista Rd
• Right on Mesa College Dr
• Left on Armstrong St
• Please park in the front parking lot next to the Park & Rec building, which is on the right as you enter
the park.
Directions from the South
• 163 North
• Exit Mesa College Dr
• West on Mesa College Dr
• Left on Armstrong St
• Please park in the front parking lot next to the Park & Rec building, which is on the right as you enter
the park.
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Riley & Christine
Riley won his MACH 2 (his second AKC Agility Championship) at the
Belgian Tervuren trial March 3 at City of Industry.
https://youtu.be/h_72vkDrfUw
Riley was also ranked the Number 1 Rally Excellent Whippet in the
country for 2018, which was just published in the March/April
Whippet News.
~ Christine DeClerk
10 | P a g eIf you are going to the National…
Whippet Cardiac Health Project Diet-Associated Heart Disease Study
AWC 2019 Topeka, KS
In 2019, the Whippet Cardiac Health Project is collaborating with a group of
cardiologists and nutritionists to investigate the link between diet and heart disease.
Whippets are considered a breed at lower risk for development of dilated
cardiomyopathy, and their results will be compared to breeds at higher risk for this
condition.
In order to gather enough information to provide insight into the link between diet
and this heart disease (dilated cardiomyopathy), it’s important to know the detailed
diet history and current echocardiographic results. As many of you likely have heard,
dilated cardiomyopathy is difficult or impossible to diagnose with physical
examination alone – diagnosis is even more difficult if the changes are mild, before
congestive heart failure develops. Early diagnosis allows us to act before the disease
is very advanced, and echocardiography is required for early diagnosis. The study
that will be ongoing at the Whippet National Specialty in Topeka this April involves
echocardiographic examination, recording of a detailed diet history and some blood
testing. The diet history forms will be provided when owners sign up to schedule
their dog’s echocardiogram.
After the echocardiogram has been performed and we have the diet history, several
tablespoons-worth of blood will be drawn. One of the blood tests that will be
performed is an assessment of taurine. The project will be able to provide owners
with the results of the taurine testing when available if an echocardiogram is also
performed. Because of state laws regarding the practice of veterinary medicine, we
can provide results but cannot counsel owners on next steps – we suggest that
owners discuss the results with their dog’s veterinarian.
11 | P a g eIf you are interested in signing up for a screening echocardiogram and would like to
participate in this study, please contact Susanne Hughes to make arrangements.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in April!
Rebecca L. Stepien DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
On behalf of the Whippet Cardiac Health Project
12 | P a g eMember Web Sites
• Best Friend's Pet Sitting Service New Phone Number! 760-712-5153
• Handmade Collars & Accessories by Debbey Bartos
New website! http://whippetgoods.com/dogwear/COLLAR_GALLERY.html
• Jerry A's Photography (760) 846-0610 iaceyou1729@gmail.com
• Maverick Ranch
• Mischief Whippets
• Nysa Hill Dog Resort - Conditioning, Training, Hydrotherapy & Massage
• Oxford Whippets
• Tangens Whippets
• Prince's Pawtique " Special things for Dogs and their Humans" Custom Embroidery & more!
Judith Cooper 619.742.4885 New website! princespawtique.com
Links
• Animal Behavior and how to cope with it: www.animalalliances.com
• Canine Physical Therapy: www.cuttingedgek9.com
• Dog Parks Throughout the Country: www.thedogpark.com/html/parksearch.html
• EWhippetZine: http://www.ewhippetzine.com/
• Fancy Nancy's: http://www.fancynancys.com
• How to Keep Your Dog Cool: http://clubs.akc.org/saints/Archives/cool_list.pdf
• K9 Neckwear: www.olive-drab.com/k9neckwear/
• Karlie Bug's K9 Kollars: www.karliebugskloset.com
• Little Wolf Doggy Day Spa & Resort: http://www.4dogfun.com
• Pamper Your Pet: www.pamperyourpetsandiego.com
• Pet CPR Information: members.aol.com/henryhbk/acpr.html
• Pet Hotel & Campground Info: www.petswelcome.com
• Pet sitters by zip code: http://www.petsittingreferralservice.com/PetSitters.html#92101-92120
• Pet Travel Information: www.interpetexplorer.com
• Racing Information: skeldridge.home.comcast.net/oberon/racing.html
• Traveling with your Pet? www.TakeYourPet.com
• Wheelhouse Designs: www.wheelhousedesigns.com
• WhippetView: www.whippetview.com/
13 | P a g eVSH – Sorrento Valley & San Marcos
We take our dogs to VSH in Sorrento Valley for emergencies. They are just off the
805 at Sorrento Valley Rd. The huge pluses of VSH are that they have almost every
possible diagnostic tool in-house, as well as 24x7 staffing. So, if your dog is seriously
ill, they could be admitted and stay in the same facility for treatment - you would not
need to transport your dog back to your regular vet for business hours, then back to
the ER for after hours and weekends. Their staff is very friendly, helpful, and
compassionate. They may not be budget-friendly, but for us the peace of mind is
worth it. ~ Stephanie M.
I wanted to add to Stephanie’s recommendation that VSH has a San Marcos location.
I’ve used them and found them to have almost all the facilities/tools that the
Sorrento Valley group has. ~ Nancy M.
West Coast Animal Hospital – near Fiesta Island
5267 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, Ca 92110
westcoast.vet
They are open 7 days a week. I have not been to them as I have been using my vet
for the last 13 years but I do know them and know people that go to them and are
very happy. They also have a 5 star rating. You may put this in or not but it is good to
know there is a vet that close to Fiesta Island (where my dogs have been injured
more than once from their silly antics not other dogs) that is open on Sundays.
~ Barbara
CoastView Veterinary Hospital – Dr. Kelly Pizzo
When I’m unable to get in to my favorite vet at Governor Animal Clinic I have a new
back up vet, Dr. Kelly Pizzo of CoastView Veterinary Hospital. Kelly is a personal
friend of mine and I can vouch for her knowledge, integrity and sweet, sweet spirit
with both animals and people. CoastView offers not only a full service animal
hospital but mobile veterinary services as well and are reasonably priced. They are
conveniently located in Clairemont and all 3 vets are Fear Free Certified.
Coastviewvet.com
~Debbey Bartos
14 | P a g eVeterinary Recommendations
If you have a great vet, please share!
•
PetDoc2U - serving North San Diego County
Dr. Sue Spray, D.M.V., DACLAM
(760) 753-9999
www.petdoc2u.com
Your whippet can be treated in their own home by Dr. Spray. She comes to your home and treats kindly and
gently. She has all kinds of cool, portable equipment, including an x-ray machine that looks like something
from Star Trek which she used to take an x-ray of our dog's foot as he rested on his bed in the living room.
Our cat had blood drawn which was analyzed immediately and she went over all the results and explained
them to us. We were very pleased with Dr. Spray's thoroughness and would definitely recommend her,
especially for nervous pets or multi-pet homes. Her prices are competitive too. ~ Carla de Mos
• American Dog Rehab
Danielle Robbins, M.S., P.T.
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Specialist
10441 Roselle St., Ste. D
San Diego, CA 92121
www.AmericanDogRehab.com
Danielle is the best! Knowledgeable, caring and great with whippets! In the past, I had some problems
keeping one of my whippets sound in higher level agility, she spent an hour and a half going over every inch
of him to find and treat his problem(s) and gave us several exercises to help with his conditioning. Whenever
we visit Danielle, we see many top level agility and obedience friends and competitors who also want to keep
their dogs in the best of health.
o Did you know there is an Animal Ambulance in San Diego County!?
San Diego's companion animals can now get life-saving services usually reserved for people. Animal
Ambulance has arrived in San Diego County to help transport pets in need of critical medical support. When a
pet needs oxygen, fluids and first aid, Animal Ambulance can be counted on to provide these services, and
transport an injured or ill pet to a veterinarian. Animal Ambulance can easily transport pets that are non-
ambulatory, severely injured or in respiratory distress directly and safely to the hospital. They also offer home
euthanasia services. Pet owners or Vets can call and book appointments, and the Ambulance service is also
available for emergencies 24 hours a day! Disabled pet owners, those who own or work with service dogs,
military personnel and senior citizens always receive a discount. To learn more, log onto
www.MyPet2Vet.com or call 760-738-6156. Information provided from San Diego Pets magazine
• Country Pet Clinic
Chamkaur S. Brar, D.V.M.
2525 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901
Phone: (619) 445-9815 On call 24hours
o Rachel and I have been taking our dogs to Dr. Brar since 1998 when we moved to the Alpine area
and have been most satisfied with his care and concern. His home is adjacent to the clinic and he has
made himself available day and night. He has a very caring staff that we have grown to consider as
friends. He treats a number of whippets in addition to our “posse” plus other sight hounds in the area.
We feel that you will receive the type of care that you desire for your animals. -- Henry and Rachel
15 | P a g e• Governor Animal Clinic
Dr. Kirk Feinberg
3240 Governor Drive
San Diego CA 92122
Phone: (858) 453-6312
http://www.governoranimalclinic.com/
o In over 20 years of owning dogs, Dr. Feinberg is by far the best vet we have encountered. A graduate
of UC Davis, he uses both western medicine and naturopathic remedies to treat his animal patients. He
has spayed both of our girls and is very aware of the special anesthesia requirements for whippets as
well as all of the other aspects of the breed. He has been a guest speaker at one of our whippet club
meetings on the topic of over vaccination and titer testing and he is always on top of the latest
techniques and treatments. In addition, he has the greatest bedside manner. He's gentle and caring
with our dogs and we never feel rushed or leave with unanswered questions. Governor Animal Clinic is
a full service clinic, the office staff is great, and there's even a painting of whippets on one of the walls
when you walk in. There are 3 other vets in the office, but if you want the best care for your whips...
ask for Dr. Feinberg. -- Wayne and Debbey Bartos
• Harmony Animal Hospital
Dr Candy Lewis
3994 Park Blvd (SW corner of Park & Lincoln)
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-7600
o Just want to add my 2¢ about Dr. Lewis & Harmony Animal Hosp. Dazzle gashed open her wrist at
Fiesta Island. Our regular vet, Dr. Feinberg was not in so we took Brooke's recommendation and tried
Harmony Animal Hosp. What a pleasant surprise. There was a greyhound in the waiting room which
made Dazzle feel right at home. Dr. Lewis knew what she was doing and treated Dazzle so sweetly.
They had to put her to sleep in order to clean the wound and close it, but thankfully no bones were
broken, just a real deep tear down to the joint capsule. I really liked Dr. Lewis, she's very down to earth
and to the point and definitely knows sighthounds. The cost didn't kill us either like it would have at the
ER. It was a good experience and I'm glad to have a wonderful back-up now. -- Debbey Bartos
o Dr Lewis has been fantastic through Cat's recovery. She's also the vet for the Greyhound rescue of SD
so is very familiar with treating sight hounds. -- Brooke Carlson
• Sunset Cliff Animal Hospital
4862 Santa Monica Ave.. San Diego, CA 92107
Phone: (619) 224-0773
http://www.sunsetcliffsanimalhospital.com/
o "Our vet we had used for years sold his business and we wanted someone close to our house. I had
heard lots of good things about them and scheduled appointments with a few vets and we were happy
with them right off the bat. They are a husband wife team, Dr. Christy Berg who grew up in Bonita and
her husband Dr. Edwardo Acosta, who grew up in Puerto Rico. They are a very special team that
knows sighthounds and make you feel like you have the BEST dogs in the world. They are also
sensitive to the rips and tears we get from running our many dogs at Fiesta Island and always manage
to fit them in spur of the moment. Did it help that we told them we would make their house payment for
them when we first met them? Who knows, at any rate, they take very good care of our dogs. When we
had our last litter (C-section I might add), Dr. Berg was wonderful about coming to our house to check
on them and give them their shots. They are also very in tune with behavioral issues, which we do
have as a pack. We are very comfortable recommending them to any other whippet owners." -- Sonny
and Barbara Wakefield; Sonara Whippets
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